Editorial Policy & Ethics
We are committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and rigorous peer review to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.
Contents
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to World Academic Press undergo a double-blind peer review process. This ensures that both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other, fostering an unbiased evaluation.
- Initial Screening: The editorial team checks the manuscript for scope, formatting, and plagiarism.
- Reviewer Assignment: Two or more independent experts in the field are invited to review the work.
- Evaluation: Reviewers assess originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution to the field.
- Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes a final decision based on reviewer reports (Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject).
Publication Ethics & Malpractice
We adhere to the rigorous guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Plagiarism
Zero tolerance for plagiarism. All submissions are screened using Turnitin/iThenticate.
Data Fabrication
Authors must ensure all data is accurate and reproducible. Fabrication leads to immediate rejection.
Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
Authorship
Only those who made significant contributions should be listed as authors.
Copyright & Open Access
World Academic Press publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This means:
- Authors retain copyright of their work.
- Readers are free to share, copy, and redistribute the material.
- Proper attribution must be given to the original author and source.
Author Guidelines
Submission Requirements
- File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF.
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, Double spaced.
- Structure: Title, Abstract (250 words), Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References.
- Citation Style: APA 7th Edition or IEEE.